• Position: Full Time, 2 years fixed term contract
• Salary: 74,169.08 to 76,111.33 (based on skills and experience) Plus 10% Super with Salary packaging options
• Location : Preston, Flexible working arrangements offered

The Organisation

Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia, employing more than 600 employees and delivering more than 70 programs across Victoria. VACCA is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal community. Our strength lies with our people. Our team is committed to the organisation's vision and values; advocates for our children and other vulnerable community members; and shows respect for, observance and compliance with Aboriginal cultural protocols, practice and ceremony. Our Aboriginality is what distinguishes us from mainstream services and what enables us to deliver the positive outcomes we achieve for our people.

About the role

• Working in the Policy team, as part of the Office of the CEO you will be responsible for undertaking in depth research and policy work, including treaty and more broadly Aboriginal affairs in Victoria.

• This position will require a high level of research, analytical and writing skills, and as well a sound level of understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal policy.

• Providing informed advice to the CEO, Director and Policy Manager on public policy matters including child and family welfare, youth justice, homelessness, family violence, social and emotional wellbeing, treaty, self-determination and Aboriginal affairs in Victoria more broadly.

About You

• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the values that underpin VACCA’ vision and purpose and the capacity to take a leadership role in championing these internally and externally
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures, and commitment to continually build knowledge of such, along with a high level of awareness of the key issues which impact upon Aboriginal communities
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a policy, project or research role
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills (examples of work may be requested from shortlisted applicants)
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with experience in delivering projects highly desirable
• Proficiency with MS Office and intranet-based information.

What we can offer you!!

• Professional support and training via in-house learning and development training modules
• Attractive salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Great career development opportunities.
• Access to Employee support and wellbeing program(s)
• Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply.

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying. Please click here to view the position description

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.

VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy